I lead the work of the Program in Planning's alumni committee, including:- Major annual fundraising and Spring Social capstone industry event, the proceeds of which support student bursaries, career-oriented programming for students, and the annual cohort field school;- Establish and maintain relationships with the University administration, Alumni Relations, Office of Advancement, and other alumni groups;- Coordinate and support the Leads for the series of annual events… Show more I lead the work of the Program in Planning's alumni committee, including:- Major annual fundraising and Spring Social capstone industry event, the proceeds of which support student bursaries, career-oriented programming for students, and the annual cohort field school;- Establish and maintain relationships with the University administration, Alumni Relations, Office of Advancement, and other alumni groups;- Coordinate and support the Leads for the series of annual events including socials and career workshops;- Promote and maintain relationships with the planning and development industry to ensure continued sponsorship, value provision to alumni, and career opportunities to program graduates. Show less

Leads the Grindstone Theatre Board in its the governance and advisory capacity to the professional management of this comedy-based theatre, operating along six business lines and generating approximately $2 million in annual revenue.

Member of the Board for Grindstone Theatre. Grindstone opened the physical performance space and lounge in 2018, and has for many years prior produced comedy and musical shows. Grindstone showcases the best of local and international comedy talent.

Infantry soldier with the Canadian Forces Primary Reserves. Held positions including Infantryman, Section 2ic, Section Commander. Service with Loyal Edmonton Regiment (LER) 2004-2011, 2015-2019; Queen's Own Rifles of Canada 2011-2014, 2020-Present (Parachute Company 2014, 2021-Present).

Responsible for the design, development program, and municipal approvals for a Canada-wide development portfolio led by urban residential/mixed-use product and overseeing a retail commercial team.Manages major, multi-phase mixed-use urban and Transit Oriented Development infill projects including:- RioCan Hall (Scotiabank Theatre Toronto) redevelopment: 760+ residential units across two towers (condo and rental), and commercial podium. Design and negotiations for commercial… Show more Responsible for the design, development program, and municipal approvals for a Canada-wide development portfolio led by urban residential/mixed-use product and overseeing a retail commercial team.Manages major, multi-phase mixed-use urban and Transit Oriented Development infill projects including:- RioCan Hall (Scotiabank Theatre Toronto) redevelopment: 760+ residential units across two towers (condo and rental), and commercial podium. Design and negotiations for commercial anchor tenant space and theatre.- RioCan Scarborough Centre at Golden Mile: multi-stage development slated for 10+ residential towers with mixed-use podiums and provision of schools and community facilities adjacent to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT; submission for Stage 1 Site Plan Approval and negotiation of the Section 37.- 1293 Bloor Street West, Toronto: 28+ storey residential tower including replacement of on-site rental housing.- East Hills, Calgary: Commercial to residential land conversion, Area Structure Plan Amendment, new Outline Plan development, and Rezoning creating as-of-right potential for 2,100+ residential units adjacent to a forthcoming Bus Rapid Transit line extension.Manage Ontario Land Tribunal cases affecting RioCan’s development approvals or appeals initiated regarding municipal plans or other private developments.Maintains a national network of key contacts including municipal councils, administration, and industry partners.Advocates for development-conducive policy at the local, provincial, and national levels via industry associations including NAIOP, BILD, and local market associations; monitors changes to planning and development policies for impacts to the portfolio and proactively engaged on consequential issues.Site selection, investment analysis, political issues resolution.Mentors junior and intermediate staff. Show less

As a Board Member of the Urban Land Institute's Alberta Chapter, I led the Edmonton committee and oversaw and supported the work of its Programming, Business Development, Young Leaders' Group, and Research and Education Chairs.

I represent private and public sector clients, specializing in approvals and zoning permissions for private land developments throughout western Canada, and providing public side policy and advisory services.Current land development projects include mid-rise residential, mixed-use, specialty industrial, and new neighbourhood development plans.

The Council-appointed resident's Commission delivered recommendations for Edmonton's new municipal Ward boundaries for the 2021 election period.

Imported and retailed some of Central America's premiere coffee, boutique single-farm bean uncommon to the Canadian market.

I lead a Council-appointed Board of 12 members who advise City Council, Edmonton Transit, and the Administration on all aspects of providing transit to Edmontonians and the metro region.

ETSAB provides advice and recommendations to City Council, the Transportation Committee, and to City Administration with regards to public transit.

As a Planner tasked with Edmonton's Core & Mature Communities, I manage a complex and diverse portfolio of private-sector driven projects- from multi-billion dollar Transit Oriented Development sites, to finer grained mixed-use infill development. I also advise multidisciplinary internal teams on policy development, infrastructure deployment, and best practices in land portfolio governance.

http://crsc.ualberta.ca/CurbMagazine.aspx"Planning the Emerging Metropolis: Addis Ababa"

Addis Ababa - Central Business District development plan.La Gare Station intermodal passenger transportation hub and district.Addis Ababa CBD Urban Design Guidelines.District redevelopment plans (Yeka sub-city).Urban design planning for Housing Agency condominium development projects.

Inaugural member of the University of Toronto Campus Committee.Volunteer with the Young Leaders Group for Toronto District. Liaison with Planning program.

Neighbourhood design guidelines for energy facilities and Abandoned wells.Advertising and public notice design improvements / social media deployment.Business process improvement.Direct Control (Site Specific) applications support.Subdivision and rezoning approvals.Zoning Bylaw amendments.Special Projects: Winter City StrategyOrganizer: Summer Students' Conference 2012

Portfolios included:Special projects and studies - Retail customer catchment; Industrial / Employment land supply.Marketing & advertising - production of promotional materials, print, display, and web campaigns.Client relations / business retention, attraction, relocation.

Rotations in:Planning, Communications, Finance, Parks &Recreation, Social Services, Environmental Coordination, Economic Development, Public Works.Urban Planning:Inter-Municipal Joint Sustainable Growth Study.Amendments to Municipal Development Plan in support of a Central Area Redevelopment Plan.Observer to Capital Region Board’s Land Use Committee (LUC), representative to regionalPlanning Advisory Group (PAG).Outer Regional Ring Road.East Vistas new… Show more Rotations in:Planning, Communications, Finance, Parks &Recreation, Social Services, Environmental Coordination, Economic Development, Public Works.Urban Planning:Inter-Municipal Joint Sustainable Growth Study.Amendments to Municipal Development Plan in support of a Central Area Redevelopment Plan.Observer to Capital Region Board’s Land Use Committee (LUC), representative to regionalPlanning Advisory Group (PAG).Outer Regional Ring Road.East Vistas new town development.Initiated Municipal Infrastructure Naming Policy and Names Reserve List.School site reserve lands tripartite agreement with school boards.Subdivision applications- processed and submitted to municipal planning commission.Briefed Council and Senior Administration on current and emerging planning issues. Show less